The human-centered workplace design philosophy and the operator 5.0 concepts are
gaining ground in modern industries moving through the personalization of the operators' …

Industrial tasks that involve frequent sitting/standing transitions and squatting activities can
benefit from lower-limb industrial exoskeletons; however, their use is not as widespread as …

Background Despite the potential of occupational passive shoulder exoskeletons (PSEs) to
relieve overhead work, limited insights in overhead work precision performance impedes …

Due to differences in actuation and design, active and passive industrial back exoskeletons
could influence functional performance, ie, work performance, perceived task difficulty, and …

Abstract Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are the most common
occupational diseases caused by the prolonged performance of strenuous work, such as …

Back-Support Industrial Exoskeletons (BSIEs) can be beneficial in reducing the risk of injury
due to overexertion during trunk flexion tasks. Most real-world tasks include complex body …

The digital world has recently experienced a swift rise in worldwide popularity due to Virtual
(VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) devices. However, concrete evidence about the effects of …

Monitoring physical demands during task execution with exoskeletons can be instrumental
in understanding their suitability for industrial tasks. This study aimed at develo** a fatigue …

Introduction Tasks performed at or above head height in industrial workplaces pose a
significant challenge due to their association with musculoskeletal disorders. Upper-body …

Assessment of occupational exoskeletons should ideally include longitudinal and multistage
studies in real working scenarios to prove their effectiveness and sustainability in real in …